Downhearted and Plangent

Downhearted

Downhearted adjective - Feeling unhappiness.

Plangent and downhearted are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Plangent" instead an adjective "Downhearted".

Plangent

Plangent adjective - Expressing or suggesting mourning.
Usage example: a plangent, haunting song about a long-ago love

Downhearted and plangent are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Downhearted" instead an adjective "Plangent".
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